Jen - includes the sense of dignity we should give to ALL living things, especially other humans.
Li - is considered the principle of gain, such as why people will actively seek out personal relationships and what people gain from society as a whole. The idea is to consider what does each person, individually and as a group, gain when they interact with one another.
Yi - the moral obligation to do good. This includes the ability to know and recognize what is right and wrong, and the ability to feel what is right and wrong.
Hsiao - parents should be revered, respected and honored since they created the being in question. Bringing honor to the family and revering someone who has brought honor to you.
Chih - moral wisdom and knowledge of things right and wrong.
Te - the morals of authority. For example, the government has authority if it can maintain economic and social order.
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PS - I worry a little about Te, but this is about Confucianism, not me.
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